Student Research Symposium Presentations
The Student Research Symposium is a celebration of noteworthy student research at Lynn University. This event combines two previous events, the College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium and the Research Paper Award from the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Library. In 2019, these events were combined into one Research Symposium offered to all Lynn University students.
Awards are presented for research projects in these categories:
- Oral Presentation: a 10-minute, conference-style talk that includes a digital presentation.
- Research Poster: an academic poster presentation of original research.
- Research Paper: an academic research paper (or video) of original research with a clear, arguable thesis that is well-supported by scholarly sources.
Submissions from 2023
Assessing Paleoenvironmental Change of a Boca Raton Inlet Through Midden Artifact Analysis, Poster Presentation, Maria Gabriella Almeida, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson
A Visual Zooarchaeology Guide for Florida Artifacts, Poster Presentation, Brian Manzanares, Ivett De La Rosa, Maria Gabriella Almeida, and Alanna L. Lecher
Big 5 Personality Characteristics Are Related to Choices About Study Strategy, Poster Presentation, Aizhan Akhmet and Melissa Lehman
Calcium Ions Effect on Planaria Feeding Behavior, Poster Presentation, Jonathan Newman, Anden Velez, and Cassandra S. Korte
Change in Arctic Sea Ice Over the Past 50 years, Poster Presentation, Maria Cabral
Comparing Flashover Heat Release Rate Within Different Materials, Poster Presentation, Colleen Stitzel and Erika L. Doctor
Comparing the Survivability of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Poster Presentation, Josey Sumpter, Lydia Sampson, and Cassandra S. Korte
Comparison of Measurement Accuracy Between Caliper and iPhone Apps, Poster Presentation, Taryn Lagor, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson
Determination of Caffeine Content in Coffee Beverages Using Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy, Poster Presentation, Daniella Bastos and Khalique Ahmed
Drosophila Model for Potential Plasticizer Induced Hyperactivity, Poster Presentation, Xavier Hayes, Erika L. Doctor, Cassandra S. Korte, and Kimberly D. Rowland
Effect of Cadmium Exposure on Planarian Regeneration, Poster Presentation, Natalie Gonzalez, Reyna Dolcine, and Cassandra S. Korte
Generation Xl: The Effects of Childhood Obesity, Poster Presentation, Laura Cozine
How Business Analysis Can Help a Company Improve its Performance?, Oral Presentation, David Chabab
How Discrimination Plummets LGBTQ+ Well-Being, Poster Presentation, Klark McElveen and Natalie Rowland
Kombucha Bacteria Growth Rate At Different Temperatures, Poster Presentation, Adam London, Jeff Ciruzzi, Joseph Lewis, and Cassandra S. Korte
Monologues and the Self, Oral Presentation, Jefferson Horowitz and Rachel E. Pauletti
Mortality Index of Wild-Type Drosophila Melanogaster, Utilizing the High Impact Trauma (HIT) Device, Poster Presentation, Megan N. Ashworth and Kimberly D. Rowland
Nicotine Exposure Rescues the Locomotory Defects of TRPA1 Loss of Function Flies, Poster Presentation, Jacquelyn T. Deaton and Kimberly D. Rowland
Plastic Water Bottles, Source of Phthalates?, Poster Presentation, Grace Gouws, Emily Pintilie, and Erika L. Doctor
Resilience and Mental Health in College Students, Poster Presentation, Indyah Ferrouillet, Bemsimbom Nkuo, Daniel Ceccoli, and Patrick J. Cooper, Winner
Role Models Against All Odds, Poster Presentation, Dilieth Borges and Robert P. Watson
The Differentiation and Quantification of Bacterial Colonies Cultured on Plant Based Yogurt and Animal Based Yogurt, Poster Presentation, Nicolas Egros, Ishita Nair, Akeeme Brown, and Cassandra S. Korte
The Effects of Aluminum Exposure on Planarian Photophobic Response to Different Wavelengths of Light, Oral Presentation, Anden Velez and Cassandra S. Korte
The Legalization of Marijuana States Compared to Non-Legalized States in the U.S. Against Violent Crime Rates, Poster Presentation, Sara Miller
Trauma-Informed Practices of Mental Health Providers Around the Globe, Poster Presentation, Kathleen Scott, Jon Sperry, Debra L. Ainbinder, Lydia Fink, and Amanda Mohammed
Unity4Health, Poster Presentation, Melissa Quiceno
Work and Happiness: A Time-Use Study, Oral Presentation, Gabriela Nunez and Rachel E. Pauletti, Winner
Collision at Los Rodeos, Tenerife, Research Paper, Luis Casassa, Honorable Mention
Felon Disenfranchisement: An Attack on Democracy in the United States, Research Paper, Katie Rodrigues, Winner - Undergraduate
Precursor of Paganini: The Solo Violin Caprices of Pietro Antonio Locatelli, Research Paper, Amelia Dixon, Winner - Graduate
Wim Wenders is an Auteur, Research Project, Diane Dohler, Honorable Mention
Submissions from 2022
Wind Power Study in Colorado, Poster Presentation, Abria Ryan and Max Bleznak
A Child's Self-Efficacy: Gender as a Moderator Between Gender Stereotypes and Self-Efficacy, Poster Presentation, Maya N. Gulliford
A Laboratory Analysis of Faunal Artifact Water Retention and Diagenesis, Poster Presentation, Gabriel Acevedo, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson, Winner
Boca Raton: A Thriving Hub for B Corporations, Oral Presentation, Meghan Kalvey, Milena Kirillova, Beatrice Waterman, and Vicole Li, Winner
Characterization of the Giant False Donax in a South Florida Midden, Poster Presentation, Maria De Almeida, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson
Child Poverty in America: Vulnerable Ones Left Behind, Oral Presentation, Aarif Khan and Marieliana Cadet
Diastolic Blood Pressure is Associated with Anxiety in College Males but Not Females, Poster Presentation, Genesis Morlabaez, Daniel Ceccoli, and Patrick J. Cooper, Winner
Lynn Water Project, Poster Presentation, Spencer Backman
Narcissism and Self-Esteem on Academic Achievement: Correlational Investigation of Students' Narcissistic Habits with Their Self-Esteem and Academic Success on Multiple Dimensions, Oral Presentation, Faith Ehikwe-Ogidan
Personality Traits and the Impact on Pandemic Social Isolation, Poster Presentation, Ana Paula Amodeo Elbling and Rachel E. Pauletti
Quantitative Evaluation of Screen Size Choice on Artifact Assemblages in a South Florida Midden, Poster Presentation, Julie Mendes Cruz, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson
Warm Parenting Predicts Self-Esteem for College Students Who Feel Immersed in Instagram and Twitter, but Not Facebook, Poster Presentation, Lauren Adams, Andrew Rodrigues, Rachel E. Pauletti, and Patrick J. Cooper
Wellington, New Zealand: NetZero by 2050, Oral Presentation, Taryn Lagor
Whose Fault is It? Externalizing Academic Responsibilities is Associated With Lower GPA, Poster Presentation, Alyssa Brule, Patrick J. Cooper, and Rachel E. Pauletti
Mandated vs. Voluntary Social Isolation and Mental Health: An Examination of the Psychological Effects of Social Isolation at the Onset of COVID-19, Poster Presentation, Andrew Rodrigues, Lauren Adams, Patrick J. Cooper, A Bell Cooper, and Rachel E. Pauletti
A Study on Anti-Maskers, Research Paper, Cole Kessler and Lauren Toy, Honorable Mention
Fake COVID-19 Test Documentation, Research Paper, Nicole Anglarill and Giovanni Guaschino, Winner - Undergraduate
Gender Disparities in COVID Deaths, Research Paper, Lisamarie Bennett, Winner - Graduate
Modern Seaplane Air Carrier Operations, Research Paper, Richard Bonnell (Brian), Honorable Mention
The Parasitic Influence of Class Inequality in South Korean Cinema, Research Project, Jiří Balcar, Winner - Undergraduate
The Racial Incarceration Problem in the United States, Research Paper, JonPaul Palmisano, Honorable Mention
Submissions from 2021
Beethoven's Humor in Piano Sonata 16, Op. 31 no. 1, Research Project, Janna Peña, Winner - Undergraduate
“A Local! A Monster!”: Harmful Tropes of Indigeneity in Thomas Adès’s The Tempest, Research Paper, Rosie Rogers, Winner - Graduate
Ethical Decisions in Biased Medicine, Research Paper, Jayden N. Reece, Honorable Mention
Harnessing Liberia’s Potential Demographic Dividend: The Education that Works, Research Paper, Wainright Acquoi, Brima Bangura, Lima Sarhadi, and Morgan Wack, Winner - Undergraduate
Horror and Society, Research Paper, Heather Fiveson, Honorable Mention
Unchained, Research Paper, Mia Tippenhauer, Honorable Mention
Submissions from 2020
The Pianist versus the Smart Piano, Research Paper, Janna Peña, Winner - Undergraduate
Submissions from 2019
Abundance of Microplastics Found in Commercial Sea Salt Purchased in the US, Oral Presentation, Khyla Bodie, Alanna L. Lecher, Cassandra S. Korte, and Erika L. Doctor
Analysis of Potential Recreational Water Contamination with Fecal Indicator Bacteria, Poster Presentation, Esther Ushuhuda, Eric Merkel, Chloe Talbert, Anden Velez, Alanna L. Lecher, and Cassandra S. Korte
Are Promotional Packages Sent to Influencers Contributing to Increasing Levels of Packaging Waste?, Poster Presentation, Lindsay Miller and Alanna L. Lecher
A Research Proposal Investigating Career Readiness: Comparison of College Students' Self-Perceptions in Four Soft Skills Desired by Employers, Poster Presentation, Claudia Milhano, Conrad Rhein, Kristina Ortiz, Chad Barr, and Kristen Migliano
Assessing the Financial Practicality of LEED, Poster Presentation, Paul Ristuccia and Alanna L. Lecher
Color Testing for Steroids, Poster Presentation, Alex Resto, Faith Moore, Juan Zhuang, and Erika L. Doctor
Comparison of Planarian Regeneration Rates Between Heads and Tails, Poster Presentation, Anden Velez, Eric Merkel, and Cassandra S. Korte
Comparison of Proctored On-ground Exams vs. Non-proctored Online Exams in Undergraduate Finance Courses, Oral Presentation, Claudia Milhano, Robert W. Reich (0000-0001-7683-1503), and Dawn Valentine
Examining the Effects of Screen Size on Archaeological Data Collection, Poster Presentation, John McDowell, Jack Meyers, Alanna L. Lecher, and April Watson, Winner
Exploring How Temperatures Impact Crime Rates in Virginia, Poster Presentation, Anne Myers and Alanna L. Lecher
Exploring Online Communication Patterns: Examining the Relationship Between Empathy, Self-Compassion, Dehumanization, Aggression in Social Media Activity, Poster Presentation, Ashley Kaufman and Angie O'Gieblyn
Factors Influencing Concentrations of Micro-Plastics on Florida Beaches, Poster Presentation, Elizabeth Harris, Shelby McKeever, and Alanna L. Lecher
Gender Differences in AGU Journals, Poster Presentation, Karen Gonzalez and Alanna L. Lecher
How Grain Size Corresponds With Human Habitation, Poster Presentation, Cheree' Faulk, Sarah Hughes, April Watson, and Alanna L. Lecher
How Humans Have Affected the Charcoal Content of Sediment in a Barrier Island Environment in Boca Raton, FL, Poster Presentation, Sarah Hughes, Cheree' Faulk, April Watson, and Alanna L. Lecher
Immediate Effects on Therapeutic Group Drumming on Affective States in Inpatient Substance Abusers, Poster Presentation, Abbigail Rinard, Mathew D'Urso, Adrienne Apple, Patrick J. Cooper, and Jon Sperry
Individual Differences in Color Perception, Poster Presentation, Kristina Petkovic and Melissa Lehman
Is E-10 Gasoline Really E-10? An Investigation of Ethanol Blended Gasoline, Poster Presentation, Rocio Carreno, Esther Ushuhuda, and Khalique Ahmed
Is Your Sunscreen Worth It?, Oral Presentation, Tara Lunsford, Alanna L. Lecher, and Cassandra S. Korte
Nicotine and Sildenafil as a Model for Pesticide Resistance in Agriculture, Poster Presentation, Raymond MacKoul, David Baldwin, Ken Dawson-Scully, and Kimberly D. Rowland
Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?, Poster Presentation, Tara Lunsford, Joshua Noreiga, Cassandra S. Korte, and Erika L. Doctor
Personality Characteristics and Study Choices, Poster Presentation, Maxwell Casper and Melissa Lehman
Predicting Guilt Ratings from Juror and Trial Characteristics, Poster Presentation, Josh Noreiga and Rachel Pauletti
Sorting Out Mood, Stress and Social Interest One Rhythm at a Time, Oral Presentation, Abbigail Rinard, Patrick J. Cooper, and Jon Sperry, Winner
Depression Across Cultures, Research Paper, Carlota Garcia, Winner
Submissions from 2018
Abundance of Microplastics in Commercial Sea Salts, Khyla Bodie, Cassandra S. Korte, and Alanna L. Lecher
Factors Influencing Concentrations of Small Plastics on Florida Beaches, Gaylen Martin, Elizabeth Harris, Jalyn Johnson, and Alanna L. Lecher
Individual Differences and Perceptions of Personal Care Products, Candice K. Sizer, Cristina Gimenez, Alexander Legenbauer, Bradley Trager, Cassandra S. Korte, and Robert G. Riedel II
Inequality Across the Globe, Oral Presentation, Shawn Johnson, Finalist
LORETA Z-Score Training in the Anterior Cingualte Gyrus, Oral Presentation, Carlos Máas, Finalist
Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?, Tara Lunsford, Erika L. Doctor, and Cassandra S. Korte
The Case of the Amistad, Oral Presentation, Nicolle Goldbach, Finalist
The Effectiveness of Different Types of Sunscreen against UV Light on Escherichia coli, Amanda Torres, Lucia Jimenez Martin, and Cassandra S. Korte
The Migration Crisis in Europe, Oral Presentation, Ida Langer, Finalist
Airport Innovations and Innovators, Research Paper, Jennifer Torres, Honorable Mention
Attachment in Infancy and its Effects in Adulthood, Research Paper, Kristina Petkovic, Winner - Undergraduate
Exploring Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Style Via the Auteur, Research Paper, Balca Elif Sagmanli, Honorable Mention
Take A Stand: Social (In)justice - The Most Challenged Learners and the Newest Educators: An Appropriate Combination?, Research Paper, Josh Prieur, Winner - Graduate
The Lottery of Life: Migration Crisis in Europe, Research Paper, Ida Langer, Honorable Mention
Submissions from 2017
Characterizing Neurodegenerative Genes in Drosophila: A Research Proposal, Alex Sage, Chelsea daCosta, and Kimberly D. Rowland
Individual Differences and Perceptions of Personal Care Products, Candace K. Sizer, Cristina Gimenez, Eugenia Bouzas, Alexander Legenbauer, Bradley Trager, Cassandra S. Korte, and Robert G. Riedel II